Brain scan study aims to unlock mystery of auditory hallucinations
NCT ID NCT07003529
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study uses MRI scans to investigate whether a small brain area called the inferior colliculi plays a role in auditory hallucinations in people with schizophrenia. Researchers will compare brain activity in 40 participants—20 with hallucinations and 20 without—while they listen to sounds and at rest. The goal is to understand how these brain regions might fail to filter out internal signals, leading to hearing voices.
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help explain the brain mechanisms behind auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage imaging study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear differences, and any insights would need much more research to become useful.
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